Interim Controller (Maternity Cover)

Hunkemöller•Deerfield, IL

About The Position

This is a temporary 5-month position to cover a maternity leave. The role involves managing and improving internal information systems, reporting, and procedures, while also contributing to other financial processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in a private equity environment and a strong, senior-level approach to managing team priorities, deadlines, and objectives. Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills are essential.

Requirements

Experience in a private equity environment.
A senior attitude regarding structuring priorities, deadlines, and objectives within the team.
Results-oriented and strongly analytical.
Excellent and professional internal and external communication skills.
Entrepreneurial spirit.
Excellent command of the English language (spoken and written).
Knowledge of MS Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the retail industry is a plus.
Knowledge of SAP and consolidation tools (Onestream) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare, analyze, and explain periodic (monthly and annual) internal reports.
Prepare, analyze, and explain budget figures.
Prepare periodic (monthly, annual, and budget) reports for investors.
Prepare, analyze, and explain online results.
Prepare analyses of labor costs and planning of store hours.
Prepare and analyze KPI reports.
Review investment proposals and advise on feasibility.
Prepare the statutory annual accounts and coordinate corporate tax returns (and coordinate the process with the external tax advisor).
Responsible for adequate, timely, and complete submission of the annual accounts, corporate tax return, and other legally required reports and submissions.
Follow up on tax advice regarding capital structure and provisions, etc.
Identify opportunities for profit improvement and advise on them.
Identify opportunities/risks in the tax position (e.g., transfer pricing) and advise on them.
Identify opportunities to improve processes within the organization and advise on them.
Proactively challenge the Retail Director, HR Managers, Head of Controlling, and other managers on economic and organizational matters.
Manage and work on projects to improve internal information systems, reports, and internal procedures.
Contribute to other financial processes.